The words “New Year’s Resolution” make me cringe. They evoke images of crowded gyms in January (at least in pre-covid…
Invention Authenticity Holding tight to values These words have been grounding forces this year as I navigate teaching 5th grade…
It has been 3 weeks since I welcomed a group of 5th grade students into our classroom. We have been…
9/11 struck 2 days after I began my teaching career as a 5th grade teacher in the Bronx. Though the…
Covid-19 has sparked so many changes; one of which is our teaching positions in our respective districts. The need for…
I am writing a book. I have been working on said book for nearly a year and my writing journey…
Listen with an open heart Withhold judgment Ask questions Educate yourself Strive to understand Take action These are the thoughts…
I am proud to be part of an amazing group of teacher writers who come together virtually once a week…
The past 8 weeks have taught teachers what it means to be resilient in the face of incredible challenges. We’ve…
On Friday, I joined a Google Meet in the middle of a game of sight word concentration. My first grade…